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On March 18, 2015, my daughter Savannah and I testified before a subcommittee of the South Carolina State Senate on a bill being prepared for a vote in session. The bill is called H 3114, the Pain Capable Infant... Continue Reading »
It’s 2015 and I am 14 and in the eighth grade, and that’s a struggle on its own, with the zits and the fitting in and all of that junk. But if you think that’s tough, add in the... Continue Reading »
15-year old lauded for her right-to-life senate testimony In most ways, Savannah Duke is a typical 15-year-old. She takes honors classes and sings in the chorus at her middle school, and she swims for the varsity team at Spartanburg’s... Continue Reading »
Luke 5 tells the story of Peter kneeling in the water, washing his nets, unaware of the throngs of people around Jesus. For Peter, along with James and John, the night had been long, and there was nothing to... Continue Reading »
Five years ago, Central Baptist Church in Gaffney was different from what it is today. Its fractured congregation struggled with financial debt from a building project, a painful experience with former leadership, and declining attendance. Today, Central stands transformed,... Continue Reading »
James Roland Watterson Sr., 83, of Lexington, died Nov. 27, 2015. He served four churches as pastor in 35 years of active ministry: Eastside Baptist of Columbia, First Baptist of North, Red Bank Baptist in Saluda, and Still Waters... Continue Reading »
Ronald Kevin Skipper, 56, of Blythewood, died Nov. 20, 2015. Born in France, he earned his doctor of ministry degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored First Baptist Church of Loris and Kittiwake Baptist Church in West Columbia.... Continue Reading »
Dallas “Dal” L. Redding Jr., 93, died Nov. 10, 2015. He attended Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and earned a degree in pastoral ministries from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Extension Department. He pastored five churches in South Carolina: Trinity... Continue Reading »
Wilbur Buford Creech, 83, of Barnwell County, died Oct. 9, 2015. He was a graduate of North Greenville Junior College, Florida Baptist Theological College, and William Carey Baptist College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War... Continue Reading »
Joan Jackson Burnett, 69, of Duncan, died Dec. 3, 2015. She was the wife of Gerald W. Burnett, pastor of Care Baptist Church in Spartanburg. Born April 22, 1946, in Spartanburg, she retired from the National Beta Club after... Continue Reading »
Mark and Shelia Bagwell are the directors of the non-profit Shade Tree Ministries, located on Lake Keowee in Oconee County. Ministry couples can stay without cost in the private accommodations within the Bagwells’ home for a week of rest... Continue Reading »
South Carolina Baptists recently provided 25,238 prisoner packets, reaching every state inmate over the Christmas season. The goal for the project was 25,000 packets, and was met through the work of local churches representing all of the state’s geographic... Continue Reading »
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